Great review agreed with all you comments, I have the icon Dark and love it, I changed the bars for lower variable section Ones, and the led uprated indicators and fitted a nitron r1 rear Shock which transforms the ride, you can certainly push it more than my 2019 street twin it’s definitely long term keeper.

Gorgeous looking bike!

Beautiful bike! I own a 2020 Full Throttle (yellow and black) and I can tell you, this is practically tha same bike. I can notice some slight differences: lower handlebar, bar-end mirrors, smaller turn indicators, seat (without tail cover), spoked wheels and of course, that awesome gray color. The rest is the same, even the side plates, Termi exahust and tires.

Thx mate! I'm considering one against a Harley for an everyday bike, either street Bob or Sportster s. Keep on the great work.! All the best👍 Kulien

Another great review. Thank you for the precious feedback before i buy my own

Had a 2020 Icon but I found that it really did not handle so I put some GT tires on for a start. I mean it's ok for blipping about town or taking it easy on b-roads, which I guess is what it is made for. But with the changes you recommend at the end, and with which I fully agree, you basically have got a different bike and there are better stock ones on the market. The main reason to buy a Ducati Scrambler is for its cool image. I've ended up with an Aprilia Tuono and I never miss the Scrambler.

Amazing review for this great bike! Thanks

Great bikes. If you change the throttle tube for the tube of the 2015 model the throttle response will be much more exciting and snappy. Not everyone likes that but once you get used to it it's really nice. I own the 1100 Scrambler now but still miss the throttle response of the first 800 Scrambler making it feel much faster and powerfull then it actually is.

I have a DS1000S and love it. But I rode a Scrambler for a day a couple years ago and let me tell you it's a complete hoot. Driveway wheelies!!!

Country roads you leave it in 4th, on faster roads, leave it in 5th if you want your torque. Those are your two gears that make it fun. I love mine and having a taller bike and coming back to his makes me appreciate it even more. Very easy to ride. I have the Icon Dark.

great quality videos !!! edit is great!!!

I like a louder exhaust myself, something I learned riding in the desert is loud pipes save lives

I feel that what you mention about the Nighthawk to make it more road ready, is to make a road version with flat bars, aluminium 17" front wheels and better damping suspension. But to make a better Off-road bike, make it an 18-19" spoke wheels, scrambler style handlebar and details like the ones the Nighthawk has. I feel like some of the accesories of the ICON should be on the Nighthawk and viceversa.

It looks exactly like the 2014 icon. With the same 803 cc engine, I could just change minor parts and, Vola, a night shift edition is archived.

MOTOBOB, would love to see a comparison and review of the vitpilen and svartpilen 401 as liked the bigger 701!

@ErgonBill

3 жыл бұрын

I really like these bikes too. I'm old school though, I don't think scrambler styled bikes should be pavement bias. They were a fun dirt and hill climb bikes in the day. They could go nearly anywhere, and were the precursor to dirt bikes and adventure bikes.

Great review, thanks.

The bench seat and side number plate are big improvement over the Icon, which has that awkward-looking oversized seat. The paint and styling are spot on. I agree with you that a 17 inch front wheel with road tyres would look (and perform) way better. That was the best thing about the Cafe Racer model. I'd also like to see a beefier tank (like the 1100). Overall though a great looking bike and fun to ride too.

i'm currently riding a Ducati 1100 loan bike while my guzzi being repaired. the 1100 with full termigioni exhaust it's a hot rod bike...only thing i don't like is a very spongy rear brake.

Great video 👍🏼 What about engine heat in city rides? Thanks

So you would opt for this over the street twin, scrambler or others in the range? Same price as an R Nine T pure in the U.S. guess that is the Ducati tax.

Which one is better in your’s opinion guys- Ducati or triumph street twin 2021? Thx

Very nice bike, I'd probably keep it fully stock

Love the bike, my gripe is how much crud gets thrown up from the rear wheel 😳

The only deal breaker for this bike is the big service, You get your warning light....after 500km the bike will not start. Remove top covers, check valves, replace belts and plugs. To cancel the service light only and be able to use the bike, the service centre charges about 80 euro. If they do the whole service themselves be prepared for a blood curdling experience.

When you brake even slightly, you will slide forward with this seat angle. I found this super annoying issue, especially with a passenger behind me.

the termi twin exhaust is really an issue...most rider will tend to step on it and ended up the cover will have scratches.

Think that colour's great.👍🏼

We call those handlebars here Straight are., I had them on my Honda cb900 f supersport they where Awesome.

Great video. You said you would change out the tyres to make it a better road bike. What don’t you like about the MT60RS’s?

@renethelizardking

3 жыл бұрын

I completely disagree with him on that.

Is this a light clutch? I love a clutch I can pull with 1 finger

Great looking bike

how would we convert it to electric battery lighter bike and windshield and does it have speakers for music

Would you still buy your Street Twin over the Ducati if you did it again? Thanks for the great review.

@Not-a-bot222

2 жыл бұрын

I would also like to know Moto’s answer here

Still doing full review on the HD Pam Am? Thanks 🙏

Would you still choose your Trident over a Scrambler 800?

I really wanted to love this bike, but I just found it to be woefully under braked for a person of my size (Think rugby second tower). Everything was enjoyable, but I just couldn't finesse it the way I like to ride. It desperately needs heavier forks and another brake disc.

how is the nightshift in comparison to the desert sled?

Great review! You never mention the left handle round accessory you added to the bike. What is it? And do you have a link?

@motobob

2 жыл бұрын

Beeline Moto :)

The trip resetting problem disappears if you just leave it on the range display screen. If you get into the habit of always just checking the trips when stationary then you can’t wipe the reading out by mistake! 🙂

@jamiemcgrory1964

2 жыл бұрын

Yes not doing the thing that triggers the issue doesn't trigger the issue 😜 I think Bob was just (rightfully) complaining that it was easy to do, not unavoidable. Could be fixed by Ducati by requiring a long press or something to reset rather than an action people do hundreds of times a trip.

@aunoates6617

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, not doing the thing requires overcoming natural instinct. In fairness to Ducati, you are supposed to let the indicators cancel themselves but habit takes over!

What I'd really like to know is what gloves are you using there?

The first mod is to swap the rear shock with an adjustable one....the bike will change for the better all the way, front fork is ok like it is honestly.

Loving the way the pillion peg circlip rotates when you rev it (1'.58") - almost like it's mechanically connected :-)

@motobob

3 жыл бұрын

Haha didn't spot that. It's a throttle position gauge!

My fav😍

Simply Ducati😍😍😍

Hi, can you give me the link of the product? (Min 7:11) thanks

This thing is taking a page from HD with yesterdays technology at tomorrow's prices. MSRP in the states is $11k. The XSR 900 MSRP is $9500 and offers a better chassis, better engine, better brakes, and better suspension. The Scrambler needs to be cheaper or better because it is not competitive right now.

Gorgeous bike, if only I had the money and a local dealer.

What about the engine heat burning the rider's legs? Not an issue?

Desert sled if I had to pick

I’m bored with black bikes but it does look cool but I wanted to learn more about the specs, faults and positives of the bike

T How about heat from top cylinder and pipes? Hear its pretty bad. Thanks.

@motobob

3 жыл бұрын

Didn’t notice but it was a during a pretty hot week that I had it, so I was hot anyway 🥵

Good for a first time rider?

Would be nicer if they blacked out the spokes and hubs to match the rims

Man, the new moster being out really makes these specs really start to look dated fast.

…nice work.

Great channel, new sub! Are you related to Steve Mould by any chance, haha? cheers

If you're on the heavy side, like 180lbs or more, the suspension is kinda too weak. That's what I regret the most.

The only perfect bike in my mind, is one that you can modify to your riding style cheaply and easily. I like this bike, but it's a Ducati, and nothing comes either cheaply or easy with them.

@rogerkay8603

3 жыл бұрын

The XSR7/9, easy and cheap to mod and reliable, and cheap enough to have serviced at a dealer when needed.

great motorbike ..

What’s better the scrambler or the monster?

@gautamasakyamuni6688

2 жыл бұрын

Very different bikes, diferent philosophy,Monster is an attack naked bike absolutely fantastic,Scrambler it's an easier bike but still a very good one, more confortable for riding, even in two,the choice depends on what you want from your bike. Performance wise the Monster rules by far.

Remove the key after you unlock the tank

Nightshift vs trident 660

Stunning bike, rides amazing. Price is shit…

It looks like it's too late for a Speedo Angel on that speedo Rob - it's gone all misty ;-)

As a proud owner I prefer the scrambler over many bikes which I tried on paper many other bikes have more hp but I tried my bike and it’s faster and more fun than the other bikes which have more hp also I ride it in the desert 🏜 it’s more than capable if you let the air out a bit.

I was wondering.......how the bike will feel like with two people on!! You didnt say anything about that..........

cafe was so much better looking. shame. bean counters killed it for a couple bucks savings

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

Well I am waiting for the royal Enfield twins

Anyone 2 up one of these?

Tubed tyres? That's a non-starter for me. I like the exhaust. Dull colour. The number boards look naff. Great handlebars. Buy an Icon and get new bars. Not much tech is a good point. 8:07 a photo of the Icon. It looks better. Just needs to be yellow. Or just get an 1100. The basic one.

@carlosandleon

3 жыл бұрын

what's wrong with tubed tires?

@user-sw2lv3zp6o

3 жыл бұрын

@@carlosandleon For road riding: pick up a nail at speed and the tyre deflates immediately. It's dangerous.

@splodge5714

3 жыл бұрын

And much more likely to be stuck at the side of the road with a puncture with a tube tyre. Horrible things.

Cant stand the side counter

The cafe racer was a much cooler bike

Aesthetics of this bike do nothing for me. Has anyone seen the 5four Honda CB1000R recently? That is art in motion. Still, horses for courses.

@motobob

3 жыл бұрын

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What’s with these itty bitty front fenders that leave the engine exposed to the flying crap

Brakes are, unfortunately, almost non-existent...

Too much black plastic looking bits on it. It's ok but looks plastic

@kevinnashskitchen3517

3 жыл бұрын

I think for a few dollars more I would look at the Z900rs. With the 40 extra pounds of wet weight you get 40 extra hp. 👍 You can use the Ducati on some mild off road possibly but under 6 inches of travel not to much.. I would want whichever is the cool cruiser that can be best outfitted to do long long road trips when needed.

Horrible exhaust note… Scratchy-winey type… Sorry Ducati but you can do better… 🤣😂😝

@motobob

3 жыл бұрын

Definitely needs a decent pipe on it. They sound good without all the euro 5 stuff